St John's Wishart Sermons

In this sermon from Nathan Lovell, we see that God calls on everyday ordinary people like you and me to participate in his Gospel mission.

This year our Public Lecture was delivered by Dr Nathan Lovell. Nathan helped us think through the tough topic of genocide and violence in the Old Testament and how we reconcile that with a loving God.

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians, we see the great news that because Jesus is risen all who put their trust in Jesus will rise again when he returns. Because Jesus has risen and will come again to destroy death we can have the great assurance and hope of eternal life. If this didn't happen, then we are all fools! Preacher: Michael Calder

This Easter, we saw that Jesus is the risen Lord of all with authority over death! He alone is worthy of our trust and when we put our trust in him, we can be assured of new life now and eternal life to come. Preacher: Michael Calder

This is the good news of Good Friday: Jesus died in our place so we might be forgiven, freed, and given new life. In the Garden, Jesus wrestles in anguish yet submits to the Father’s will, choosing to drink the cup we deserve. On the Cross, he bears our sin, endures abandonment, and opens the way back to God. In his Sacrifice, justice is satisfied and mercy is poured out—our guilt removed, our shame lifted, our relationship with God restored.

What captivates your life? In Gospel of Mark 14:3–9, a woman’s radical act of devotion to Jesus exposes what truly matters. While others see waste, she sees worth—pouring out everything in response to the beauty of Christ and the nearness of His death. As the disciples miss the moment, Jesus honours her sacrifice as a glimpse of the gospel itself.  Preacher: Philip Calder

This is the tenth sermon in our Mark series. Preacher: Chris Boyce

This is our ninth sermon in our series in Mark. Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties on Sunday but the echo is fixed 4min into the recording. Preacher: Mark Calder

In this sermon, we saw that there is no “next best” after Christ. He is the fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets, standing with Moses and Elijah. He is declared by the Father to be His beloved Son—radiant in glory and worthy of our obedience. And this glorious Son has come to suffer and rise. The pinnacle of salvation history is revealed. Preacher: Michael Calder

What does it actually mean to be a Christian? In this talk from St John’s Wishart, we hit a turning point in Gospel of Mark 8:27–38. Peter finally says it out loud: Jesus is the Messiah. But Jesus quickly explains that being God’s Messiah means suffering, dying, and rising again — and that following Him means taking up our cross. It’s easy to be a fan of Jesus. It’s much harder to follow Him. Preacher: Michael Calder